2017 USBC Senior Masters FINAL
USBC Senior Masters
The 2017 USBC Senior Masters FINAL presents a demanding 43-foot pattern with heavy 28.5mL oil volume distributed across 632 boards, creating a pronounced front-to-back oil load (21.31mL forward, 7.21mL reverse) that heavily favors aggressive line players. The 2.16:1 ratio moderately restricts backend motion and rewards precision, as the aggressive forward volume creates a flat, controlled midlane that requires bowlers to find the right breakpoint without excessive board coverage: this pattern does not reward wild movement, instead favoring controlled arc lines and well-defined release. The substantial oil volume and extended length demand equipment versatility; heavy oil balls in the track area will struggle to recover while fresh surface balls risk inconsistent reaction, making this a test of shot-making discipline and equipment selection across the squad rotation.
• Reverse Drop Brush
• Multi-Pump
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 4 | 45 | 18 | 6,660 |
| 2 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 40 | 18 | 5,120 |
| 3 | 5 | 34 | 2 | 55 | 10 | 3,300 |
| 4 | 8 | 32 | 2 | 55 | 18 | 2,750 |
| 5 | 6 | 34 | 3 | 40 | 22 | 3,480 |
| 6 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 22 | 0 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 10 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 30 | 0 |
| 2 | 13 | 25 | 3 | 50 | 30 | 1,950 |
| 3 | 11 | 33 | 2 | 50 | 30 | 2,300 |
| 4 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 40 | 30 | 2,960 |
| 5 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 10 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel